FacilitiesWe have six curtained cubicles for patients to change in and a small storage area where patients can leave their bag whilst in the pool. We do not routinely supply patients with drinks after they have been in the pool but there are facilities to make drinks, if required.

Entering the poolThere are five steps up into the pool and six steps down. All steps have a hand rail on one side. Once in the pool there are three steps down into the deep end.

HoistPatients can be hoisted from a chair and lowered into the pool - the patient must be able to transfer independently from chair to chair. The maximum weight for the hoist is 200kg (31 stone).

EquipmentThe pool has a back rest which can be lowered into the water for patients who need to be seated in the pool. We have an array of other equipment including arm bands, rings and flippers.

Pool availability

All the areas shaded in light blue are when the pool is available for hire:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8am – 12.30pm

Booked for outpatients' use

Booked for outpatients' use

Booked for outpatients' use

12.30pm – 5pm

Booked for outpatients' use

5pm – 9pm

Booked forAS Group 7pm – 9pm

Booked forRA Group6pm – 9pm

Patient safetyAll patients using the pool are required to complete a contraindication form to ensure that they are medically fit to go into the pool.